LD1708

An Act to Create the Commercial Fishing Safety Fund to Further Develop Training and Provide Equipment to Recover Ships and Other Watercraft and Persons in Distress or Lost at Sea

Complete·6/3/25

Establishes the Commercial Fishing Safety Fund to enhance safety in the commercial fishing industry and improve search and rescue operations.

The bill creates the Commercial Fishing Safety Fund within the Department of Marine Resources. The fund will accept donations aimed at improving safety in the commercial fishing industry and enhancing the department's search and rescue capabilities, including equipment acquisition. All money received must be used for these purposes. Interest earned on the fund's money must be credited to the fund, and unexpended balances at the end of the fiscal year carry forward to the next year.

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Calendar

Apr 24, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 3, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Jun 3, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

Jun 3, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.